The 2023 Hyundai Sonata has 98 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are fuel/propulsion system and engine. Owners most often flag catastrophic engine failure (theta ii engines, 2.0l, 2.4l): engines "grenade" or "blow" with little to no warning, often between 80,000-120,000 miles. requires complete replacement. frequency: very frequent for affected generations.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2023 Hyundai Sonata vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 16 Sonata model years we track, complaint volume runs from 29 (1996) to 3,463 (2011). With 98 complaints, the 2023 Sonata sits belowthe model's median of 345.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:pump
Campaign 23V526000Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical c…
fuel system, gasoline
Campaign 25V796000Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Sonata vehicles. A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and powertrain, creating a high-risk, high-reward ownership profile. For models from approximately 2011-2019 equipped with the Theta II engine (particularly 2.0L and 2.4L variants), sentiment is…
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Used Sonata listings typically run $22,884–$28,068 across 2013 to 2026 model years.
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